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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC

by Eric Carle

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2016-05-10
Pages:30
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

A bright and beautiful alphabet book featuring Eric Carle's wonderful creatures. Explore the amazing animal alphabet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each letter introduces beloved animals, big and small.

Our Review

This vibrant alphabet book brings Eric Carle's signature collage art to early letter learning, transforming the ABCs into a visual adventure with the Very Hungry Caterpillar as your guide. Each page introduces a new animal corresponding to its letter, from alligators to zebras, all rendered in Carle's distinctive textured illustrations that practically invite little fingers to trace their shapes. The board book format makes it durable enough for toddler handling while maintaining the artistic integrity that has made Carle's work timeless. Young readers will discover both familiar creatures and new animal friends throughout this alphabetical journey.

What sets this apart from standard alphabet books is how Carle's artwork creates texture and depth that captivates both children and adults during read-aloud sessions. The progression through the letters feels like a mini safari where each turn of the page reveals another beautifully illustrated creature in Carle's unmistakable style. Parents seeking engaging early literacy materials will appreciate how this book makes letter recognition feel like discovery rather than instruction. It's the kind of childhood book that survives countless readings and becomes part of family reading rituals.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction